Douglas C-124 Globemaster II: Long Beach's Long Reach
The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II is an American heavy-lift cargo aircraft that served with various air commands within the USAF in the 1950s and ’60s until it was retired in 1974. With over 170 images, this book traces the history of the C-124 from its creation through to its introduction to Strategic Air Command and usage with other air commands.
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Douglas C-124 Globemaster II: Long Beach's Long Reach
The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II is an American heavy-lift cargo aircraft that served with various air commands within the USAF in the 1950s and ’60s until it was retired in 1974. With over 170 images, this book traces the history of the C-124 from its creation through to its introduction to Strategic Air Command and usage with other air commands.
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Douglas C-124 Globemaster II: Long Beach's Long Reach

Douglas C-124 Globemaster II: Long Beach's Long Reach

by Bob Archer
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II: Long Beach's Long Reach

Douglas C-124 Globemaster II: Long Beach's Long Reach

by Bob Archer

Overview

The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II is an American heavy-lift cargo aircraft that served with various air commands within the USAF in the 1950s and ’60s until it was retired in 1974. With over 170 images, this book traces the history of the C-124 from its creation through to its introduction to Strategic Air Command and usage with other air commands.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781802825954
Publisher: Key Publishing
Publication date: 01/15/2024
Series: Historic Military Aircraft Series , #36
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x (d)

About the Author

London born Bob Archer's sixty years in aviation began as an aircraft enthusiast, turned photographer. Latterly writing for aviation journals, as well as four books. His primary period of interest is post World War Two to date. American, Russian and UK manufacturers are his favourites. Two greatest aviation periods were viewing the early 1960s American nuclear bombers in central England, and the Russian military in Eastern Europe during the early 1990s. He has flown in numerous military aircraft, including Phantom, Tornado, Jaguar, Hercules, VC.10 and various helicopters worldwide. Bob is married to Anzhelika, who shares his passion for aviation.
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